EMT Exit Exam Review Questions with correct answers

End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring is clearly indicated for patients who present with: Correct Answer - respiratory distress A portable oxygen cylinder should have a capacity of a minimum of ______ of oxygen. Correct Answer - 500 L An infant with a total blood volume of 800 mL would start showing signs of shock when as little as ______ of blood is lost. Correct Answer - 100 mL When being tailgated by another vehicle while responding to an emergency call, you should: Correct Answer - slow down and allow the driver to pass you Because the stinger of a honeybee remains in the wound following a sting: Correct Answer - it can continue to inject venom for up to 20 minutes A 33-year-old woman who is 36 weeks pregnant is experiencing vaginal bleeding. During transport, you note that she suddenly becomes diaphoretic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. You should Correct Answer - Place her in a left lateral recumbent position A 67-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing and chest discomfort that awakened her from her sleep. She states that she has congestive heart failure, has had two previous heart attacks, and has been prescribed nitroglycerin. She is conscious and alert and has adequate breathing. Her blood pressure is 94/64 mmhg and her heart rate is 120 beats/minute. Treatment for this patient includes: Correct Answer - placing her in an upright position